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ZootopiaRated PGStudio: DisneyFormats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
This charming Disney animated film finds a rabbit becoming a police officer in the integrated city of Zootopia. It works as a great little kids’ movie, but it also has a nice detective story along with it as well. Special features include a slate of family-friendly behind-the-scenes information, including “Zoology: The Rountables,” “The Origin of an Animal Tale,” “Research: A True-Life Adventure,” “Z.P.D. Forensic Files,” “Scoretopia,” plus deleted scenes, deleted characters and Shakira’s “Try Everything” music video.Continue reading →

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Gods of EgyptRated PG-13Studio: LIonsgateFormats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
Though overdone with CGI and starring B-level actors, this is a fun and silly look at Egyptian mythology in a Clash of the Titans sort of way.Continue reading →

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The Finest HoursRated PG-13Studio: DisneyFormats available: BD, DVD, VOD
THis inspirational Disney movie tells the story of a daring Coast Guard rescue mission. Chris Pine headlines a strong cast and an uplifting message. Bonus content includes a look at the real town behind the story, two spotlights on the cast, some stories of real Coast Guard rescues and a look at the real heroes of the Coast Guard. The Blu-ray also includes the DVD and deleted scenes.Continue reading →

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The Good DinosaurRated PGStudio: PixarFormats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
This charming Pixar movie got a bit of a bum rap from critics this past fall for not being as Pixar as other studio releases, but it’s still a sweet tale of a dinosaur in an alternate history who befriends a feral child and together must find their way home. Bonus features include commentary, deleted scenes, new animated bits with the characters from the film as well as several behind-the-scenes featurettes about the production of of the film and working at Pixar.Continue reading →

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Bridge of SpiesRated PG-13Studio: DreamWorksFormats available: BD, DVD, VOD
Steve Spielberg’s Oscar-nominated film about the negotiation for a prisoner exchange during the Cold War is a slow burn but very effectively done, featuring some fantastic performances by Tom Hanks and Mark Rylance. If you missed this one in theaters, it’s very much worth checking out in your home cinema. Special features include behind-the-scenes featurettes about the Cold War and the effects of the U-2 plane crash.Continue reading →

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The MartianRated PG-13Studio: 20th Century FoxFormats available: BD, DVD, VOD
The little movie that could this year was Ridley Scott’s crowd-pleasing space adventure. It’s a wildly entertaining movie with a great cast and some very exciting moments.Continue reading →

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SicarioRated RStudio: LionsgateFormats available: BD, DVD, VOD
My pick for the best film of 2015, this thriller about the drug war on the U.S.-Mexico border is shot like a horror movie, featuring fantastic performances by Benecio Del Toro and Josh Brolin.Continue reading →

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Bone TomahawkNot RatedStudio: Image EntertainmentFormats available: BD, DVD, VOD
A brilliant horror western featuring Kurt Russell as a sheriff leading a posse to find a kidnapped wife. They face a dangerous cannibal tribe, making this the go-to cannibal movie of 2015 (instead of The Green Inferno).Continue reading →

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PanRated PGStudio: Warner Bros.Formats available: BD, DVD, VOD
Even though it did not do well in theatrical release, Pan is a fun and adventurous origin story for Peter Pan. Enjoy striking visuals and some fun (though some painfully over-the-top) performances. Bonus features include a commentary track, plus four featurettes: “Never Grow Up: The Legend of Pan,” “The Boy Who Would Be Pan,” “The Scoundrels of Neverland” and “Wonderous Realms.”Continue reading →

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Ant-ManRated PG-13Studio: MarvelFormats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
Easily the best Marvel movie of 2015, returning to the fun nature of the origin stories for lesser-known characters. Check it out in 3D for at-home viewing for an immersive experience and the best format for the shrinking effects. Bonus materials include oodles of behind-the-scenes featurettes, plus deleted scenes and audio commentary.Continue reading →

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The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies – Extended EditionRated RStudio: Warner Bros.Formats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
The extended version of the third Hobbit movie features 20 minutes of new footage, much of it R-rated battle scenes with plenty of blood and gore (though the rest of the movie appears unaltered in violence). Also worthwhile for the nine and a half hours of appendices to complete the Jackson extended edition experience.Continue reading →

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Terminator: GenisysRated PG-13Studio: ParamountFormats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
The latest installment in the Terminator franchise revives the series with a return of Arnold Schwarzenegger and revamping Kyle Reese and Sarah Conner. More time travel makes the movie a little convoluted, and the presence of Jai Courtney isn’t a plus, but it’s still an enjoyable movie.Continue reading →

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Inside OutRated PGStudio: DisneyFormats available: 3D BD, BD, DVD, VOD
Pixar does it again with this brilliant animated film about a young girl’s emotions inside her head. It’s a great treat for the whole family and one of the best films of the year. (Bonus content includes shorts, multiple behind-the-scenes featurettes, deleted scenes, commentary and trailers.)Continue reading →